Achieving success without drug treatment in OCD/CD in a dog

Abstract

A dog was presented to Ankara University veterinary teaching hospital with 7-year history of acral lick dermatitis.  History and clinical findings were consisted with Obsessive compulsive disorder/Compulsive behavior disorder (OCD/CD). Complete improvement was observed with the behavior modifications without the use of medication in the patient. The present report suggests that the correct behavioral therapeutic approach combined with the patience of the doctor and owner, play a key role to reach a successful outcome even without medication in the dogs with OCD/CD.

Keywords

• OCD,CD,behavior therapy,dog

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